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Forum: Australia
Oct 23rd 2009, 11:50 am
Replies: 243
Views: 13,544
Posted By bjbrian

Re: Are "plane people" better than "boat people"?

Here here. well said.
Forum: Australia
Oct 23rd 2009, 11:36 am
Replies: 17
Views: 1,548
Posted By bjbrian

Re: Electric switch socket shapes in ozland

Dont stress on the amps. Its just like anywhere in the world with 240 volts (235 these days for some odd reason). It will all work fine, with just a simple cheap adaptor to make it fit.

Hope...
Forum: Australia
Oct 18th 2009, 2:52 am
Replies: 14
Views: 1,429
Posted By bjbrian

Re: Buying a laptop at home or in Australia?

Its not a big problem, but keep in mind the keyboard is slightly different in oz. We use the american version. The \ moves as does $ and # and @. I think thats the main changes. You can work...
Forum: Australia
Jan 12th 2009, 7:45 pm
Replies: 25
Views: 1,328
Posted By bjbrian

Exclamation Re: Bris CBD - Drinks Tuesday 13th January

Keen to join you. Ex of UK, now living in Brisbane.

Can one of you let me know how I will know you, time from / until and/or PM me contact details.

I prefer not to arrive 'cold'.
...
Forum: Australia
May 14th 2007, 1:32 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 611
Posted By bjbrian

Re: Single People in Brisbane

Hi Dave and all,

Well, ask me in a couple of weeks.
I have just arrived in Brisbane, age 37 single and am planning a get to know people.

Perhaps a meet up of like minded people to...
Forum: Australia
Mar 13th 2007, 8:00 am
Replies: 10
Views: 754
Posted By bjbrian

Re: Anyone looking for IT/Helpdesk work in Brisbane

Hi Tonik,

Question, is there scope for flexible working. I will be in Brisbane from the end of next month and some flexible work while I get more organised could be just the thing.

Brian.
Forum: Australia
Feb 13th 2007, 10:38 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 366
Posted By bjbrian

Wink Somewhere to store a case for 2 months in Brisbane

Hi all,

I am coming over for my employer in a weeks time as we are trying to see if we can make a go of business in oz. If we can I hopefully have employment sorted..

Since I am coming for a...
Forum: Australia
Feb 13th 2007, 10:28 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 512
Posted By bjbrian

Re: Brisbane - Accountant / Tax & Super specialist

Any ideas please?
Forum: Australia
Feb 12th 2007, 8:28 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 512
Posted By bjbrian

Question Brisbane - Accountant / Tax & Super specialist

Hi all,

Anyone using a good man (or woman) in Brisbane who knows about tax and super plus can deal with some of the complexities of having migrated with a little remaining overseas income?

To...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Dec 1st 2006, 5:48 pm
Replies: 251
Views: 36,635
Posted By bjbrian

Exclamation Did something happen - Re: Update - New Citizenship Residence Requirement

Did I miss this.
Quote: "after it has passed the House of Representatives on November 28, I have come to the following conclusions:"


I thought it was held off til next year.

Is it coming...
Forum: Australia
Dec 1st 2006, 5:27 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 951
Posted By bjbrian

Re: HELP!!!! Think I've Invalidated my Xray!!!!!

Dont think you need to panic.
Unless the doc is unfriendly then you will be ok.
The DIMIA will be worried about getting their envelope UNOPENED however so dont touch the one from the doc. Normally...
Forum: Australia
Sep 18th 2006, 6:36 am
Replies: 28
Views: 2,444
Posted By bjbrian

Re: leaving adelaide

Interested to hear why you are leaving Adelaide. Especially if you have a young family. I am due to arrive in Adelaide in January (emigrating on my own) and am wondering if I am going to the right...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Sep 16th 2006, 2:22 am
Replies: 27
Views: 1,446
Posted By bjbrian

Re: four year wait to be a citizen...what the ??????

Surely the whole thing for people coming to Australia is that we want to become part of the country and fully integrate as much and as soon as possible.

If you are worthy for the visa, worthy to...
Forum: Australia
Sep 16th 2006, 2:11 am
Replies: 158
Views: 9,640
Posted By bjbrian

Exclamation Re: 4 Years for Citizenship

Surely the whole thing for people coming to Australia is that we want to become part of the country and fully integrate as much and as soon as possible.

If you are worthy for the visa, worthy to...
Forum: Australia
Sep 13th 2006, 7:02 am
Replies: 2
Views: 453
Posted By bjbrian

Re: What will happen if the application is sent to pool?

Hi there,

It looks like you have not got quite enough points and as far as I know the idea of the pool is in case they reduce the points required such that you would then have enough.
That may...
Forum: Australia
Sep 11th 2006, 8:27 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 588
Posted By bjbrian

Question Adelaide or Sydney - Emigrating on my own - help needed

I am now very confused.

Aged 38, Male, perhaps a little shy and emigrating on my own. Work in IT, specifically in financial software. Have the visa (136 permanent resident) and planning on moving...
Forum: Australia
Sep 10th 2006, 7:49 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 702
Posted By bjbrian

Re: British TV's do they work in OZ?

Not quite.

The sound is wrong 5.5MHz as opposed to 6MHz in the UK. The result is no sound on TV through the aerial & channel tuner. However it will be fine if the signal is from a digi box a...
Forum: Australia
Sep 4th 2006, 8:42 pm
Replies: 243
Views: 17,956
Posted By bjbrian

Re: Steve Irwin has died

Why is life so horid sometimes.

On a more personal note one more regret, namely that I never made it to Australia zoo (though I probably could have) and I dont think it will be the same now.
...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Feb 28th 2006, 6:40 am
Replies: 2,719
Views: 104,486
Posted By bjbrian

Re: Sept/Oct 05 MODL Visa Applications

Hey guys, howz you all doing.

I have not logged in for a few days, since after the visa letter I had a big panic thinking what am I doing, and how am I ever going to sort everything out here so I...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Feb 12th 2006, 8:52 pm
Replies: 2,719
Views: 104,486
Posted By bjbrian

Wink Re: Sept/Oct 05 MODL Visa Applications

Countdown to a new week..

Good luck guys, and a special mention to :-
lacey21, selina, electricbaby, fionast, nicanjoe, mrs impatient, Alison1967, steve&terri and sleeping beauty
( I know I...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Feb 11th 2006, 11:45 am
Replies: 20
Views: 1,022
Posted By bjbrian

Re: Just got my 136 VISA - Nervous now.. Going on my own.

The more I look at it the more I think I need to do before I go. It is only when you start doing something like this you realise just how complicated life can get what with tax and investments and...
Forum: Australia
Feb 11th 2006, 7:22 am
Replies: 12
Views: 750
Posted By bjbrian

Re: Timelines for 136 MODL?

Whilst nothing is ever certain most MODL's seem to be going through quite quickly so you should be fine.
People on non MODL seem to be waiting longer however.
The good news is that it is all a lot...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Feb 10th 2006, 8:29 pm
Replies: 2,719
Views: 104,486
Posted By bjbrian

Smile Re: Sept/Oct 05 MODL Visa Applications

I have indeed had a couple of drinks.

Thank you all for your kind words.

I hope we get some more good news here Monday morning (or maybe they will be in on the weekend!)

Now I need to start...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Feb 10th 2006, 6:32 am
Replies: 20
Views: 1,022
Posted By bjbrian

Smile Just got my 136 VISA - Nervous now.. Going on my own.

4 months and 6 days for my 136 MODL.

Looked at my e-mail this morning and there it was.....
Seems vaguely strange that something so important comes in a simple e-mail!

I am really nervous now,...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Feb 10th 2006, 5:34 am
Replies: 2,719
Views: 104,486
Posted By bjbrian

Smile Re: Sept/Oct 05 MODL Visa Applications

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*/*/*/*/*/*/*/*/*/*/*/*/*..... VISA ....../*/*/*/*/*/*/*/*/*/*/*/*/*...
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